Royal Mail reports,
Only three-quarters on time,
Yet claims progress made.
Only three-quarters on time,
Yet claims progress made.
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Category: Business
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Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on ‘lost generation’
Lost futures linger,
UK youth's chances diminish,
1.25 million adrift.A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
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Ousted BP chairman hits back at ‘lies’ about his behaviour
Ousted BP chief speaks,
"Anonymity breeds lies,"
Calls for truth in UK.Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
Kane and Haaland's ads,
Instagram's pitch banned in the UK,
Youth's allure deemed strong.The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
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Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs
Next receives twice more,
Entry-level jobs in decline,
Lord Wolfson warns BBC.Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices descend,
Hope for peace, Trump speaks of
Strait of Hormuz clear.Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
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‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Eggs once cost a quid,
Price now soars in the UK—
Is greed in the shell?Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Burnham vows to hold
Fiscal rules for Manchester,
Calm markets' concern.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
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UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
UK's growth revised,
IMF lifts forecast to one,
Yet risks loom ahead.Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
High-speed rail in UK,
Costs balloon, designs falter,
Political shifts blame.A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.